Black Forest Labs has introduced FLUX.1 Tools, a groundbreaking suite of AI models designed to enhance control and steerability in image creation and manipulation. This comprehensive toolset includes FLUX.1 Fill for advanced inpainting and outpainting, FLUX.1 Depth and Canny for structural guidance, and FLUX.1 Redux for image variation and restyling. Available in both open-access and professional versions, FLUX.1 Tools outperforms existing solutions in various benchmarks. The suite offers unprecedented flexibility for creators across industries, from marketing to gaming, enabling seamless editing, structural preservation, and creative exploration. By emphasizing human control over AI output, FLUX.1 Tools represents a significant advancement in generative AI, transforming text-to-image models into interactive creative partners and potentially reshaping how visual content is created and modified.

BlackForestLabs has introduced significant updates to FLUX1.1 [pro], adding Ultra and Raw modes that enhance resolution and natural aesthetics. The Ultra mode enables 4K resolution while maintaining impressive speed and the new Raw mode focuses on authentic-looking outputs. Founded by former Stable Diffusion researchers, the company has positioned its product competitively in the market with superior performance metrics and innovative features. The update represents a big leap in AI image generation technology, though it operates within the controversial space of AI training data usage.